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Our house is about 65 years old and its time for a new box. I've had two electricians in, they have each quoted a price around 1K for the new 100 amp service box with new wires coming from outside and proper grounding etc.... 200 amp service (which we really don't need) would be about $1700. Does this price sound about right?

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It all depends on how long a feeder cable you need. The current $$ of copper being off the charts, it can be the largest portion of total cost so it is really hard to tell. A grand for the job you aren't getting fleeced. Make sure he labels the new panel again if the old one is labled.

If they are just replacing the panel and reconnecting the circuits as is, not sure why there is a $700 difference between the two panels. Unless it will mean other items will need to be replaced to meet code.

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If they are just replacing the panel and reconnecting the circuits as is, not sure why there is a $700 difference between the two panels. Unless it will mean other items will need to be replaced to meet code.

Big difference between replacing the panel and replacing the entire service.

I suggest you have him install a generator transfer switch for the whole house. Now is the cheapest time to do it. Price for the main panel seems pretty reasonable.

Good point. You can have them replace the existing load center with a device specifically meant for generator hookups:http://www.reliancecontrols.com/Prod...spx?pl=pl&c=&f=
You can get these panels with wired receptacles so that all you have to do is plug the genset in and you are ready for stand-by power.

Up here at least, it is code all the circuits in the service panel be labeled.

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Originally Posted by bsmit24

Yes, I am aware of this. The 200 amp panel I had installed replaced an older 80 amp panel.

Geeh, I've never heard of a 80 amp panel before?

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Originally Posted by bsmit24

If they are just replacing the panel and reconnecting the circuits as is, not sure why there is a $700 difference between the two panels. Unless it will mean other items will need to be replaced to meet code.

Meter base, 200 amp service panel & 200 amp main breaker costs a bit more than 100 amp stuff....the real reason why it cost so much more is because they can charge it. Bigger of pretty much anything always costs you more.

It was original to the house and the house was built in the early 50's.

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Originally Posted by Garett

Meter base, 200 amp service panel & 200 amp main breaker costs a bit more than 100 amp stuff....the real reason why it cost so much more is because they can charge it. Bigger of pretty much anything always costs you more.

I did not need to change the service drop or the meter pan just the weather head, grounding rod, main breaker and breaker panel.

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